Woodland Creek
| Woodland Creek | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Creek location | |
| Etymology | Early name of Lacey, Washington |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Henderson Inlet |
• coordinates | 47°05′45″N 122°49′28″W / 47.09583°N 122.82444°W |
| Basin features | |
| Landmarks | Karen Fraser Woodland Trail |
| Geographic Names Information System | 1509620[1] |
Woodland Creek is a stream in Thurston County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary to Henderson Inlet.[2]
History
Woodland Creek took its name from Woodland, Washington, an early variant name of the city of Lacey, which in turn was named after Isaac Wood, an early settler.[2]
Recreation
Woodland Creek Community Park in Lacey takes its name from the stream. A pedestrian bridge spans over the creek connecting the park to the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail.[3]
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodland Creek
- ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 96. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 3, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ Marquez, Kameko (October 27, 2025). "New pedestrian bridge unveiled at Woodland Creek Community Park in Lacey". The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater (JOLT). Retrieved October 28, 2025.